Allen Torval Benson Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Allen Torval Benson (Bemidji, Minnesota), whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Allen left this world on December 6, 2024 at the age of 89, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Allen Torval Benson to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Alfred M. Benson and Hilda Bjella Benson; his wife Linda D. Brandal; his brother Bernard Palmer Benson; and his nephew Bernie Vorderbruggen.
He is survived by: his children, Eric Benson (Bonnie) and Kari Carnahan (Mike); his grandchildren, Kaia, Kelsey, Lindi, Trevor, Clayton, Noah and Benjamin; his great grandchildren, Ginny Pearl, Roman and Presley; his siblings, Noel Benson and Anne Vorderbruggen; his nephew Mark; his nieces, Laurinda, Stacy, Jen and Amy; and his sisters-in-law, Donna and Nancy.
Visitation was held on Thursday, December 12th 2024 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Evangelical Free Church (115 Carr Lake Rd SE, Bemidji, MN 56601). A funeral service was held on Thursday, December 12th 2024 at 12:00 PM at the same location. A burial was held on Thursday, December 12th 2024 at the Aardahl Lutheran Cemetery (2920 Van Buren Ave SE, Bemidji, MN 56601).
Memorial donations in Allen's memory may be directed to The Gideons International.
